Neem tree popularly known as “dogon yaro” in Hausa language is an important tree which many value because the leaves of this tree are highly medicinal.



Neem leaves are popular leaves in the naturopathic world; for centuries they have and are still being used to treat a wide range of sicknesses. They are highly loaded in powerful phytochemicals that are effective in treating diseases.

Oil can be extracted from the leaves and this oil is used for medicinal purposes to treat illnesses; the leaves can be dried and used as a pest repellant. In India, the flowers are used in cooking.



The most popular way neem leaves are taken as medicine is by boiling them; some fresh neem leaves are gotten and boiled in a pot of water, then it is left to get cold after which it is sieved and honey added for taste, then it can be taken throughout the day and continued daily until recovery.